Huawei Ascend D quad: hands-on

Dopo l'intensa conferenza stampa di Huawei che ha presentato la sua linea Ascend Diamond, diamo un'occhiata più da vicino al prototipo della serie, lo smartphone che promette di essere il più veloce al mondo: sarà vero?

Ricordiamo brevemente le caratteristiche tecniche dell'Ascend D quad da poco annunciato:

• CPU quad-core K3V2 a 1.5GHz 
• 1 GB di RAM e 8 GB di ROM
• Display Retina (330ppi) da 4,5 pollici a 720p
• Fotocamera posteriore da 8 megapixel BSI con registrazione video a  1080p 
• Fotocamera anteriore da 1,3 megapixel
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround e tecnologia earSmart 
• Batteria da 1800mAh
• Ice Cream Sandwich

Una cosa che sicuramente in molti apprezzeranno è il fatto che Huawei ha mantenuto piuttosto inalterata l'esperienza di Android 4, tranne per alcuni cambiamenti di minor rilievo; anche per questo lo smartphone sembra pienamente all'altezza delle aspettative, e una partita a Riptide GP sul display da 1280x720 a 330ppi di certo fa la sua bella figura.

Dal punto di vista estetico il telefono è abbastanza elegante e dalla presa sicura, grazie al retro morbido e gommato. Al contempo l'Ascend D quad è piuttosto sottile ma non proprio ai massimi livelli, che per altro sono stati raggiunti dalla stessa Huawei con l'Ascend P1 S.

Per quanto breve ed un po' confusionario, vi lasciamo con un primo video hands-on e con alcune immagini ravvicinate del telefono, ma non mancheremo di ritornarci sopra qualora avessimo nuove informazioni. In chiusura il comunicato stampa.

Huawei Introduces the World’s Fastest Smartphone:

The Ascend D quad

With Huawei’s proprietary quad-core chip and power management system

Barcelona, Spain, February 26, 2012: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today introduced the world’s fastest quad-core smartphone, the Huawei Ascend D quad. Powered by Huawei’s K3V2 quad-core 1.2GHz/1.5GHz processor and boasting the most compact design among 4.5-inch smartphones, the Ascend D quad expands the realm of possibilities for consumers with an Android 4.0 operating system and Huawei’s proprietary power management system which provides up to 30% in energy savings.

“We’ve listened to people’s top demands from smartphones: speed, long-battery life, high quality visual and audio capabilities, and a compact, lightweight handset. The Huawei Ascend D quad exceeds these expectations,” said Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei Device. “In January at the Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas, we achieved a world record for the world’s slimmest smartphone with the Huawei Ascend P1 S. We are proud to once again introduce a world-first at the 2012 Mobile World Congress with the Ascend D quad, the fastest smartphone.”

The Ascend D quad is an entertainment dynamo with its 4.5-inch 720P high definition touchscreen, and the industry’s most powerful 32-bit true colour graphic processor. Its PPI 330 screen providing crystal clear display even under direct sunlight, is complemented by its Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Audience earSmart™ voice technology for an experience which excels across the senses. Its 8-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and 1080p full HD video-capture and playback capabilities enables you to record your special moments in clearer, richer detail.

The Ascend D quad comes with an 1800mAh battery, which lasts for one to two days with normal usage. The smartphone’s prowess is enhanced by Huawei Device’s proprietary power management technology which provides a longer battery life of up to 30% compared to industry average by adjusting power consumption according to usage needs. It also ensures higher chipset performance and efficiency by maintaining a low chip temperature

Measuring 64mm narrow and 8.9mm slim, the Ascend D quad is proof that good things do come in small packages. With an ultra-thin frame, the lightweight and compact smartphone’s 4.5-inch touchscreen seems to vanish into the edge, creating an “infinity” feel and allowing an exceptionally narrow body.

In addition to innovative hardware design, the Ascend D quad also has outstanding software design. In addition to its Android 4.0 operating system, the Ascend D quad optimizes the user experience, ensuring greater ease of use.

As part of the Ascend D series, Huawei also introduced the Ascend D quad XL and the Ascend D1 smartphones. The Ascend D quad XL comes with a 2500mAh battery, which provides two to three days of normal usage. With the same specifications as the Ascend D quad, the Ascend D quad XL measures 10.9 mm slim. The Ascend D1 runs on a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU and has a 1670mAh battery.

The Ascend D quad series will be available in China, Australia, Europe, Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and the Middle East in Q2 2012. TheAscend D1 will be available in the above markets from April 2012.